Social Work jobs in South Africa

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.PERMANENT POSITION : Social WorkerAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSComplete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents(Certified Qualification / s / Certificates, ID, and CV).Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documentsduring the selection process.You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to thevacancy.Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number andexpiry date.If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.DISCLAIMERThe City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for anyjob placement.

All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the Nationallegislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with theserequirements.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting thatthe personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes ofthe Recruitment and Selection and related process.However, registering your CV and / or receipt and acknowledgment of any kind shall not be anindication that your application will be successful and / or lead to employment.The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or liability of whatsoever naturearising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV willautomatically disqualify your application.VACANCY CIRCULAR / City of JohannesburgDepartment : Social DevelopmentBranch : Substance AbuseDesignation : Social WorkerRemuneration : R26 ,66 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)Location : Regions D and GGrade 12 plus a 4-year BA Degree in Social Work;1 – 3 years' experience in integrated Social Work Practice or substance abuse program;Must be registered with SACSSP (South African Council for Social Services Professions);Computer literacy is an essential skill required;Must have a valid vehicle driver's license.Primary function : Render an integrated and professional social work service aimed at enhancing thesocial functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities affected bysubstance abuse within the City of Joburg.Key Performance Areas : Social research and planning aimed at collecting demographic data, trends, patterns,assessing community needs and identifying assets within a given community to advocateand inform program planning and implementation.Casework is a professional requirement aimed at collecting client information, case detailsand developing agreed-upon planned interventions to address the social problem of bothprimary and / or tertiary clients.Group work is a professional service aimed at addressing the common needs of the clientsthrough support groups, therapeutic and educational groupsmunity work services are aimed at providing advocacy, empowerment, anddevelopmental services to build community resilience.Integration and coordination refer to the provision of professional social work integratedmethods within a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at the holistic development of theindividual, family, groups, and community.Crisis intervention consists of unplanned emergencies that require urgent attention orintervention as outlined in legislation like the Disaster Management Act, Social AssistanceAct, Childcare Act, Older Persons Act, CoJ policies or frameworks.Policy implementation consists of actively participating and providing professional services,including knowledge and expertise for effective program implementation in line withapproved CoJ Policies and SOP's.Supervision forms part of continued professional development aimed at guiding social workstudents and social auxiliary workers in acceptable professional standards, ethics, andconduct.Social work administration refers to professional and confidential data management asregulatedputer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)munity Leadership and People Management skills.Project and Financial Management skills.Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.Adaptation and Change Management.High level of confidentiality;Value and Integrity;Attention to detail and quality-focused;Core Competencies : Knowledge in the Social Work field, legislation that regulates substance abuse, and theScope and Code of Practice for social work practice.Stakeholder relations management."All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

TheCity of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per Nationallegislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with theserequirements.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups, includingthose with disabilities.

Appointments will be made in accordance with the approvedEmployment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race,gender and disability."CLOSING DATE : WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment / response isreceived within six weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their applicationwas unsuccessful.

By submitting your application for a position at the City ofJohannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part ofyour application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection andrelated process.

In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted : Credit Record, CV validation, Employment record verification, Criminal check, andIdentity validation.We wish you all the best with your applications